Route from Birmingham to Merton

The distance between Birmingham and Merton is 140 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
140 mi , 2 h 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Birmingham to Merton on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Merton

140 mi 2 h 25 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 3rd exit onto Corporation Street
506 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
426 ft
12.
Keep right onto M6
5.3 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
14.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
15.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
16.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
17.
Merge right onto M40
84 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
19.
Keep right towards M25(S): Heathrow
0.9 mi
20.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
18.5 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW)
1176 ft
22.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
34 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.4 mi
24.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
25.
Continue onto Cobham Bypass (A3)
3.3 mi
26.
Continue onto Esher Bypass (A3)
3.5 mi
27.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.9 mi
28.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise North (A3)
0.4 mi
29.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A3)
646 ft
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards Wimbledon
609 ft
32.
Go straight onto Bushey Road (A298)
1.2 mi
33.
Continue towards Merton Park
1022 ft
34.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
35.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Birmingham to Merton by car?

Embarking on the journey from Birmingham to Merton, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 24.3 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 12.15 pounds for each of two passengers, 8.1 pounds for three passengers, and merely 6.08 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 140.19 miles, the car craves around 17 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (17 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 24.3 pounds. Thus, the journey from Birmingham to Merton is marked by a fuel cost of 24.3 pounds.
 

 

There are a bunch of reasons why your car drinks up petrol like nobody's business:

  1. How You Drive: If you're always flooring it, slamming on the brakes, or speeding like a maniac, you're gonna burn through petrol faster than if you take it easy.

  2. Car TLC: Keeping your ride in good shape with regular check-ups and stuff like oil changes and tire rotations can help it run more efficiently and sip less petrol.

  3. Car Type: Different cars have different petrol guzzling habits. So, the make, model, and size of your wheels can affect how much fuel you use.

  4. Where You Drive: Traffic jams, potholes, and hills can all suck up more petrol. So, cruising on a smooth highway is gonna be easier on your petrol tank than crawling through city streets.

  5. Fuel Quality: Cheap petrol might save you a few bucks at the pump, but it could end up costing you more in the long run if it's not good quality stuff.

  6. What You Carry: Loading up your car with a ton of stuff, like sports gear or camping gear, can weigh it down and make it thirstier for petrol.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.65 £ (15.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.1 £ (15.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.83 £ (15.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Merton

An alternative route from Birmingham to the Merton is 128.62 miles and takes 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Birmingham to Merton by car?

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Merton is the second suggested route (129mi, 3h 8min) and costs 22.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Merton is the first suggested route (140mi, 2h 25min) and costs 24.3 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Birmingham to Merton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 140mi (distance from Birmingham to Merton) and its duration is 2h 25min. The slowest route is 129mi, and its duration is 3h 8min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Birmingham to Merton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Birmingham to Merton. It provides driving directions from Birmingham to Merton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Birmingham - Merton route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Birmingham to Merton with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Birmingham located?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Merton?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.